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Laredo Bangle Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Marissa instructs how to make her Laredo Bangle design. See below for links to products used in this video.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Laredo Bangle Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Green Iris, ~40 beads
Czech Faceted Rounds 3mm, ~80 beads
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~10 grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Matte Dark Mint Green

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare your materials: You'll need two needles threaded for this project. Start with a comfortable length of thread.
Begin with a Disco Bead: Pick up a disco bead with one needle and let it fall to the bottom of the thread.
Adding Seed Beads and Czech Faceted Rounds: On each needle, add a 15/0 seed bead, a 3mm Czech faceted round, and another 15/0 seed bead.
Forming the First Unit: Cross through another disco bead with both needles, forming your first unit.
Creating the Bangle: Repeat the process, adding units until you achieve a length that comfortably fits around the widest part of your hand, then remove 3-4 units for a snug fit.
Finishing Touches: Connect the ends by weaving through the beads to secure and tighten the bangle. Add 11/0 seed beads for a polished look.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
  • Thread Zap II
  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
  • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Laredo Bangle Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Marissa instructs how to make her Laredo Bangle design. See below for links to products used in this video.

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Green Iris, ~40 beads
Czech Faceted Rounds 3mm, ~80 beads
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~10 grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Matte Dark Mint Green

Project Steps

Prepare your materials: You'll need two needles threaded for this project. Start with a comfortable length of thread.
Begin with a Disco Bead: Pick up a disco bead with one needle and let it fall to the bottom of the thread.
Adding Seed Beads and Czech Faceted Rounds: On each needle, add a 15/0 seed bead, a 3mm Czech faceted round, and another 15/0 seed bead.
Forming the First Unit: Cross through another disco bead with both needles, forming your first unit.
Creating the Bangle: Repeat the process, adding units until you achieve a length that comfortably fits around the widest part of your hand, then remove 3-4 units for a snug fit.
Finishing Touches: Connect the ends by weaving through the beads to secure and tighten the bangle. Add 11/0 seed beads for a polished look.